Even in the touristy town of Bellagio one can find beautiful little scenes to photograph. This is one of the things I love about travel. I look for things I can never find at home.

Here was a young woman who found herself a spot in the sun on a step in front of an elaborate gate to read her book. It is a magnificent setting for a simple, pleasurable act. It was so peaceful and a scene I wanted to capture.

Travel offers me a reason to slow down and look around. I often spend a lot of time speeding through my days with much more to do than I can possible accomplish in a day. Taking a vacation can offer a chance to slow the pace and find the little gems in each day; perhaps an espresso sitting in a café by the water and some photographs of the beauty that surrounds.